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C3 NCC

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,493 mi
Last recorded117,493 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 NCC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 117,493 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 117,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 116,280 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 115,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 115,173 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 115,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2006 112,552 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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C3 NCC is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 106,381 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 NCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C3 NCC registered?

C3 NCC is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C3 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 NCC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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